On 3 May 2023, the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia hosted an Alzheimer’s Tea Day in Leinster House at the Irish Government Buildings in Co. Dublin to raise awareness for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI). The event was attended by members of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, Oireachtas members and representatives from The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, members of The Irish Dementia Working Group (IDWG) and The Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN). Alzheimer’s Tea Day ambassadors Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’Brien were also in attendance. Bryan lives with Alzheimer’s Disease and is a member of the IDWG.
Alzheimer’s Tea Day, on 4 May, saw communities across Ireland host Tea parties to help raise vital funds and awareness for families affected by dementia in Ireland. The ASI marked its biggest fundraising campaign of the year with a National event in Dublin and parties in many of its day care centres across Ireland. ASI staff, board, volunteers, advocates, supporters and service users all came together for a cuppa and a chat to support the 64,000 people living with dementia in Ireland and their family carers. Funds raised will support vital services, such as The ASI’s National Helpline, Dementia Advisers, Family Carer Training, Care, and Support Groups.
Pictured: ASI CEO Andy Heffernan and advocates pictured with Chair of the All-Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia, Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD
